Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic modification in the intervertebral discs of the neck, which consists of seven vertebrae and is considered the most mobile part of the spine. A weak cervical muscle corset and a constant load provide favorable conditions for dystrophic changes to occur in the vertebrae, in other words, cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease are quite popular in the population today, but we will try to cover the most important aspects.
Osteochondrosis of the spine - a disease of the century
Malnutrition and reduced elasticity (drying) of the intervertebral discs lead to the fact that a person develops osteochondrosis of the cervix. The symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on how long a person goes to the doctor. Thus, it will be much easier to treat the initial manifestations of the disease than a neglected case. Osteochondrosis of the cervix has its own specific features compared to other diseases, which is why any extension of the disc can pose a threat to the patient's health and cause certain pain symptoms.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
Spinal osteochondrosis is a common disease; according to statistics, more than 80% of people aged 25 to 40 suffer from it. The causes of osteochondrosis at such a young age are considered metabolic disorders, abnormalities in the development of the spine, bad habits, obesity, prolonged physical stress, exposure to vibration, low physical activity and genetic predisposition.
What causes osteochondrosis of the cervix?
Near the cervical spine is the vertebral artery, squeezing it leads to cerebral ischemia and consequently to dizziness, unsteady gait, tinnitus and headaches. Such disorders are called vertebrobasilar insufficiency, this process is often accompanied by headaches, which are called cervicogenic. In the people it is customary to call it - osteochondrosis of the neck. Treatment of such manifestations with the help of analgesic drugs is completely ineffective; to eliminate such disorders, complex treatment of cervical spine osteochondrosis is necessary.
Osteochondrosis of the cervix. Symptoms and treatment
Dull dull pain in the back of the head, neck, headache, tinnitus, hearing and vision impairment - all of these symptoms indicate that the patient has initial cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on how common the process is. If the pain is accompanied by numbness of the fingers, radiation of the shoulder, forearm, shoulder blade, then it is necessary to begin adequate treatment as soon as possible.
To treat this disease, a variety of methods are needed, only in this case it is possible to defeat osteochondrosis. Symptoms, treatment and prevention in this case will depend on the start of adequate treatment in time. Today, the treatment of osteochondrosis is carried out in two directions: the fight against inflammation and the adequate relief of pain. The set of activities includes:
- Use of antispasmodics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics.
- Use of chondroprotectors.
- Naming of "B" group vitamins.
- Use of anti-inflammatory gels, ointments and creams.
- Use of stimulants and irritants for tissue repair.
- Hirudotherapy, reflexology, exercise therapy, physiotherapy.
- In some cases, surgery.
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis consists in normalizing the work and rest regime. An active lifestyle, rejection of bad habits, uniform physical activity and good rest will make your life much richer and will allow you to forget for a long time such an insidious disease as spinal osteochondrosis.